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The Nigerian Association of Animal Health and Husbandry Technologists (NAAHHT) was represented at the 9th All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture (AACAA), held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja. The conference, organised by the All Africa Society of Animal Production (AASAP) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development (FMLD), International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Heifer International, Ceva and other partners, was themed “Repositioning Animal Agriculture for Africa’s Food Security and Global Competitiveness.” FG Partners MACBAN to Modernise Livestock Production The event brought together stakeholders in…

Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has urged the Lagos State Government to halt plans to concession parts of the state’s public water infrastructure, warning that the move could undermine access to safe, affordable and reliable water for residents. CAPPA’s position follows the signing of a one-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Lagos State Government, China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) and Naston Engineering Nigeria Limited to scope and define components of a proposed water infrastructure programme within the Lekki Concession Area. According to the organisation, the first phase of the project involves the installation of a transmission pipeline…

The Federal Ministry of Youth Development, through the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA), has partnered with Cascador to launch a new founders programme aimed at equipping young Nigerian entrepreneurs with the skills and resources needed to build investment-ready businesses. Under the NiYA × Cascador Founders Programme, selected early-stage youth founders will undergo an intensive four-week training covering business fundamentals, investment readiness, pitch preparation and one-on-one mentorship. WOFAN-CDA SIBLING Project Setting New Standard for Student Entrepreneurship-Minister Top-performing participants will receive up to N5 million each in non-dilutive funding from Cascador, alongside access to an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution designed to help…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dragged President Bola Tinubu before the Federal High Court, Abuja, seeking to disqualify him from contesting the 2027 presidential election over an alleged forged National Youth Service Corps certificate. Atiku personally appeared at the court registry on Friday to depose to an affidavit supporting the suit instituted against Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress and the Independent National Electoral Commission . The suit invokes Sections 137(1)(j), 139(1)(a)(i) and 285(14)(c) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, as well as relevant provisions of the Electoral Act 2026. Presidency Backs Gbajabiamila, Says Accuser Misled CBN At the centre…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Professor Ibrahim Abubakar on his appointment as the next Chief Executive Officer of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI). Abubakar, a distinguished Nigerian epidemiologist and global health expert, is a Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology at University College London (UCL). In a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described the appointment as a significant recognition of Nigeria’s growing contribution to global health leadership. Africa Faces New Global Health Geopolitics Amid U.S. Policy Shift, Expert Warns Professor Abubakar is expected to join CEPI in…

The Federal Government is strengthening coordination among security agencies, government institutions, communities and citizens to promote peace, enhance national security and support sustainable development. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Thursday when the Special Adviser to the President on Homeland Security, Major-General Adeyinka Famadewa (Rtd.), paid a courtesy visit to the Ministry in Abuja. JIBWIS Security Conference: Muslim World League Chief Arrives Abuja Idris described the engagement as an opportunity to deepen collaboration with the newly established Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Homeland Security, particularly in communicating government security policies…

The National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services (NAERLS), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has trained 90 students of the Nigerian Association of Agricultural Students (NAAS), ABU Chapter, in poultry production and feed formulation. The one-day training, organised by the NAERLS Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Centre, was aimed at equipping the students with practical entrepreneurial skills to enhance self-reliance and enable them to explore opportunities in the agricultural sector. NAERLS, CGE Partner to Train 90 Girls in Agric, Entrepreneurship Declaring the training open on behalf of the Executive Director of NAERLS, Professor Yusuf A. Sani, the Programme Leader, Agricultural Economics Programme,…

The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has raised concerns over website accessibility and technical anomalies affecting some political parties contesting the August 15, 2026, Osun State governorship election. The organisation disclosed this in a preliminary report on digital access, political parties’ website availability, and data and privacy breaches, based on monitoring conducted through its AI-powered PAWSOM-Monitor platform. Adeleke Defeats APC’s Oyebamiji, Re-Elected Osun Governor The report, signed by CITAD Executive Director, Y. Z. Ya’u, presents the findings of the monitoring exercise ahead of the Osun State governorship election. CITAD said the platform was launched last week as a…

Sani Dutsinma Residents of Gadar Obi community in Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area of Kebbi State have appealed to the state government and other stakeholders to urgently rehabilitate their only bridge linking the community with the state capital. The residents said the bridge, which has served the community for decades, is now in a critical condition and could collapse completely if urgent intervention is not provided. Commissioner Reviews Kubarachi Bridge, 25 Other Projects in Kano Chairman of the community, Alhaji Farukku Abubakar Sala-Sala, made the appeal in an interview with Radio Nigeria in Birnin Kebbi. He explained that Gadar Obi…

Sani Dutsinma The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a man, Abubakar Musa of Rafin Mose Village in Zuru Local Government Area, over alleged criminal conspiracy, abuse of religious books, use of spells and hypnosis, and conduct capable of inciting public disturbance. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists in Birnin Kebbi. Police Vow to Hunt Down Killers as Kebbi Govt Supports Families According to him, the incident occurred on August 9, 2026, in the Zango area of Zuru, where the suspect allegedly conspired with two others, Rabi’u Tela, husband of…

Ado Salisu Former Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa, has called on corporate organisations in Nigeria to complement government efforts in developing sports, particularly at the grassroots and school levels. Musa made the call during the opening of the Under-13 MILO X Ahmed Musa Sports Clinic and Tournament in Kano. MILO, Ahmed Musa Launch 17-Day Under-13 Football Clinic in Kano The former national team captain said greater involvement of corporate organisations in sponsoring grassroots sporting activities would help identify, nurture and develop young football talents for future national and international competitions. Musa, who is also a MILO brand ambassador, said his…

Muhammad Sani Nestlé Nigeria’s MILO brand, in partnership with former Super Eagles captain and football icon Ahmed Musa, has launched a 17-day football clinic and tournament in Kano aimed at discovering and nurturing young football talents across Northern Nigeria. The initiative, tagged MILO x Ahmed Musa Sports Clinic and Experience, is designed to provide children under the age of 13 with professional football training while promoting discipline, teamwork, resilience, confidence and other values associated with sports. Ahmed Musa Rallies Corporate Support for School Sports, Grassroots Football Speaking at the commencement of the programme in Kano, Category Lead for MILO at…

Auwalu Halilu The Kano State Accountability Forum on Education (K-SAFE) warmly congratulates the Kano State Government, the Ministry of Education, and its development partners on the successful completion and presentation of the Kano State Out-of-School Children (OOSC) Household Survey Report 2026. The conduct of this comprehensive survey across the 44 Local Government Areas of Kano State represents an important milestone in the State’s efforts to address one of its most critical educational challenges. The availability of credible, disaggregated and geographically specific data provides Kano State with a stronger evidence base for planning, resource allocation, implementation, monitoring and accountability. KADSSEB, ROOSC…

Stakeholders in Kano State have been urged to intensify efforts to discourage young people from substance abuse and promote healthy lifestyles, including early healthcare-seeking, antenatal care and hospital delivery. The call was made by the Adolescent Health Coordinator, Kano State Ministry of Health, Hajara Muhammad Ali, during a one-day sensitisation meeting on Sexual and Reproductive Health Services to commemorate International Youth Day. Kano Hosts Media Roundtable to Boost Evidence-Based Health Reporting Hajara said many young people face challenges relating to drug abuse, poor utilisation of healthcare facilities, low antenatal care attendance and preference for home delivery, stressing the need for…

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s agricultural sector have called for increased investment in mechanisation to boost food production, create jobs and improve the livelihoods of farmers. The call was made at a High-Level National Policy Dialogue on Agricultural Mechanisation held on July 12, 2026, with the theme, “Anchoring National Food Sovereignty through Sustainable Agricultural Mechanisation Policy, Innovation and Strategic Investment.” Sankara Nigeria Ltd Trains BUK Students in Modern Agricultural Mechanization The forum brought together government officials and key stakeholders to discuss practical measures for expanding farmers’ access to modern agricultural machinery and mechanisation services across the country. Speaking at the event, Borno…

The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has directed Federal Controllers of Works across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to intensify supervision of federal road and bridge projects to ensure quality and timely delivery. Umahi gave the directive during a strategic meeting with the Federal Controllers at the Ministry’s headquarters. Tracy Apologises to Works Minister Dave Umahi Over Allegations He urged the Controllers to take greater ownership of projects under their jurisdiction, describing them as the Ministry’s representatives at the sub-national level and critical to effective project monitoring and delivery. The Minister also called for stronger engagement…

Nigeria and Egypt are exploring deeper defence-industrial cooperation, including the establishment of an ammunition production line in Nigeria, as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s indigenous defence manufacturing capacity. The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammed Matawalle, led a high-level Nigerian defence delegation on a two-day visit to key defence industry establishments in Egypt to advance bilateral cooperation and promote long-term defence industrial development. Nigeria’s Defence Strategy Must Align with Global Realities-Minister The delegation comprised officials from the Ministry of Defence, Defence Headquarters, Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Air Force, Office of the National Security Adviser, Defence…

Nigeria and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have moved to deepen bilateral cooperation in humanitarian affairs, youth empowerment, cultural exchange, counter-extremism and socio-economic development, following high-level talks between officials of both sides in Abuja. This was the outcome of a meeting between the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, and the Assistant Secretary-General of the OIC, Ambassador Dr Tarig Ali Bakheet, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. Kano Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs Engages Emir Sanusi The meeting reviewed the longstanding relationship between Nigeria and the OIC, with both sides exploring areas for deeper…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed the Registrar of Bayero University, Kano, BUK, Haruna Aliyu, as a member of the Governing Council of the Federal College of Education, Odugbo, Benue State. The appointment was conveyed by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa. The appointment recognises Aliyu’s administrative experience, professional competence and contributions to the advancement of university administration. FG Unveils Governing Council University of Environment Technology As a member of the Governing Council, Aliyu is expected to contribute his expertise to the strategic direction and institutional development of the Federal College of Education, Odugbo. After AFUSTA Shake-Up, Kebbi Gov…

The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has intercepted an alleged international wildlife trafficking operation at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, rescuing two live lion cubs and arresting three suspects. The operation, was led by the Special Wildlife Office of the Customs Intelligence Unit, in collaboration with the FCT Intelligence Unit, Customs Police Unit, FCT Area Command and conservation partner, Focused Conservation. 132 Veterinary Surgeons Inducted as Fellows in Abuja According to a statement issued by the Officer-in-Charge of the Special Wildlife Office, Assistant Comptroller of Customs Anuhu Mani, the suspects allegedly attempted to transport the lion cubs from Kano through…